Holy thunderstorms, Batman! The sky was lit-up during the overnight with lightning and rain cleaned up some of that sand on the roads. But clearing up for a beautiful Friday afternoon with high temps in the upper-70's! Unfortunately, it's going to crash back into the 40's this weekend with some snow possible. In the news this morning, a sentencing in a 50 year cold case in Dunn County, Elon Musk paid a man in Green Bay $1 million for signing a petition, around 60 Macy's stores will be closing soon, Governor Tony Evers launched a job portal for federal workers who got fired under the Trump administration, and a teacher in Wauwatosa is in some hot water after an email from 2023 surfaced where she referred to an eighth grader as a "hooker". In sports, the Brewers kicked off the regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Yankees in New York yesterday, the Bucks are back at home tonight against the Knicks, and the men's Sweet 16 kicked off last night. The men's & women's Sweet 16 continues tonight. Elsewhere in sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver finally admitted that this year's All-Star Game was an unmitigated disaster and that the league is going "back to the drawing board". We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And Doc joined us at 8:15am for the Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. A new ice cream is set to hit grocery store shelves that apparently tastes like breast milk, without using any actual breast milk. The FBI has recognized three young girls in the Seattle area who helped stop an attempted kidnapping last year…and check out this eighth grader who invented a seizure-detection device for her grandmother! Talk about a bright future! ICYMI, Hard Mt. Dew Code Red is coming out sometime this year and they're running a contest to "Save the Redheads". Also, Instacart is adding a new feature to help with poor substitutions when the item you ordered isn't available. If you're looking for a side hustle, there are "loyalty testers" out there who apparently get paid to lure people in committed relationships into cheating on their partner. And not that you need a reason/excuse to go on a vacation, but we talked about some signs that it might be time to take a few days off work. We talked last week about some of the new food items at Miller Park this year...and today we discussed some of the other interesting food offerings throughout the rest of the league in 2025. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot in California who broke into someone's house to commit a robbery while wearing an ankle monitor, a Michigan resident who died after receiving an organ transplant that was infected with rabies, a "cat butt" video game, a police chief that's accused of turning his station into something out of "Animal House", and a plumber that re-clogged a pipe after a restaurant refused to pay it's bill!

80° tomorrow. 42° and snow on Monday. Welcome to the Midwest. It's the unofficial start to the weekend today and in the news this morning, a bunch of Kohl's locations will close this weekend throughout the country, new Mega Millions rules are coming that will increase the minimum jackpot, Dollar Tree is selling off Family Dollar, a popular shampoo is being recalled because it might contain bacteria, and a La Crosse man is facing several counts of possession of child pornography. In sports, the Bucks wrapped up their 5-game road trip with a loss in Denver, Major League Baseball's regular season OFFICIALLY starts today, the Sweet 16 kicks off tonight on CBS and you could score some free tots thanks to a kid on BYU, and the White Sox are already setting records! Elsewhere in sports, the Jordan rookie jersey just sold for a bunch of money, JJ Watt is going to be moving up the ladder at CBS this coming NFL season, and this might be the best cycle ever in baseball. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the MCU unveiling of the "Avengers: Doomsday" cast. Plus, a live-action Scooby-Doo series is coming to Netflix! Talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and we played another round of "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could uninvent one thing, what would it be & why?" Jean's question for Brian was: "If you won the lottery, what thing about your life wouldn't change?" Have you heard about these self-chilling cans? Talk about a game-changer! If you aren't totally sick of brackets yet, check out this tournament of hibernating bears that's being run by an animal charity. And speaking of animals, there's a new "World's Shortest Goat" Times are tough for a lot of people in America, so one metro driver in Philly has taken it upon herself to try & cheer residents up with "Tracy's Trolley" And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Milwaukee who was spiking a co-worker's soda with Super Glue, three teenagers who tried to kill their own mother after she turned off the WiFi at home, a kid in Kansas who told his babysitter that there was a monster under his bed…and the babysitter ended up finding a man under the kid's bed, and employees at a juvenile detention center in California are under investigation for "gladiator fights" between some of the inmates.

Happy Hump Day, everyone! The weather continuing to improve today & tomorrow before getting close to 70° on Friday. In the news this morning, the 23 & Me website crashed yesterday after everyone tried to delete their info from the site after the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy, there's a recall in Wisconsin on Coca-Cola, and Ford has also issued a recall on certain models. Plus, Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" is today & stores in Wisconsin will be donating 100% of their profits to the Special Olympics of WI. And the two escaped river otters are still on the loose in the Green Bay area. In sports, the Bucks wrap up their west-coast road trip tonight in Denver, and they'll be without Damian Lillard for the foreseeable future as he deals with blood clots in his legs. Alexander Ovechkin scored last night and is now just six goals away from passing Gretzky. Both the men's March Madness tourney & Major League Baseball's regular season are on TV tomorrow! Elsewhere in sports, some NFL roster moves including Russell Wilson to the Giants, and Stefon Diggs to the Patriots. Plus, J.J. McCarthy hasn't been told that he'll be the starting QB for the Vikings yet. And the reporter who recorded the Dan Hurley rant last weekend has finally received an apology from the UConn employee who threatened him for uploading the video. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about the seven things your guests will notice if they aren't clean. A pilot that went missing in Alaska was found alive thanks to some help from other local pilots. Recent poll found that 2/3rds of Americans want their childhood products to make a come-back. The Olympics will take place in Australia in 2032, and apparently the rowers might have to deal with crocs in the water! The state of North Carolina is looking to pass the "Ric Flair Act" and establish a wrestling Hall of Fame in the future. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in a hot car while she swapped barcodes in a Walmart, a hotel employee in Scotland accused of stealing money from the wedding cards of a bride & groom staying in the hotel, Texas might require an ID to purchase a sex toy online, another #FloridaWoman who robbed a Dairy Queen at gunpoint and only made off with $1.50 in cash, and a woman who drowned her own dog in an airport bathroom.

Sure, today's going to be decent, but I'm looking at 69° on Friday and getting ready for a ride! Weather will definitely be better later this week. In the news this morning, a possible recall may be coming for thousands of Ford F-150 trucks, 23 & Me is filing for bankruptcy, a nurse in Monroe County is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, a new craft beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells, and the former Minnesota Senator accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution is staying in jail for now. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, MLB opening day is just a few sleeps away, JuJu Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a leg injury, and the men's March Madness Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday. Elsewhere in sports, now that a bunch of teams have been eliminated from the tournament, college basketball coaches are heading all over the place for a new gig. And the Hulkster is losing massive amounts of popularity, apparently. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show now that he's back from his trip to Mexico. Is your home full of dust? Here's five tips to help clean things up a bit this Spring. Are you a fan of Fireball? Are you over 90 years old? Well, you could win a "lifetime supply" of the whisky. Have you heard of the term "Boomerasking"?? It has little to do with someone's age, but more to do with wanting to talk about yourself, rather than listen to someone else's story. These videos always get me in the #Feels…a retired Military K-9 & his Army Veteran handler were recently reunited and the clips are emotional! Plus, a funny story about a goat & a kangaroo that worked together to escape the farm. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over a bicyclist on her way to a golf lesson, an elementary school teacher who exposed himself in class while he urinated into a trash can, a pilot who forgot his passport at the airport & had to turn a flight around to go get it, another pilot who had to make an emergency landing because some asshole on a plane refused to give up his cigarette lighter, and a man got his girlfriend's hand stuck in his mouth.

Welcome back to reality. Another Monday with high temps near 50°. Hopefully into the 60's by the end of the week. In the news this morning, an update on the Pope, a fire at EPCOT, a new "buy now/pay later" deal on DoorDash, United Airlines issues an apology to a mother, the "chubby" filter on TikTok has been pulled already, and this year's Easter egg roll at the White House might have a corporate sponsor. In sports, we recapped all the March Madness action from the weekend, talked about the Bucks road trip out west, listened to the incredible final call of the Badger women's hockey game against Ohio State last night, and also looked at yesterday's NASCAR results. We let you know what's on TV tonight and 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by yet again to let us know what's happening in our area this week. Most people believe there's around 8.2 Billion humans living on planet Earth. But is that number too low? It might be! Elsewhere in sports, a wild finish in the NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Championship over the weekend, the Paul Skenes rookie card sold for a LOT of money, and a high school basketball coach was fired immediately after an inappropriate interaction with a player on his team. Today is "National Cocktail Day", so we discussed some of our favorite mixed drinks, and we also discussed a new weight loss "hack" that involves eating like a baby. Cool story about a charity basketball game, and check out the drone footage of this rescue on Big Green Lake in Wisconsin after a couple of deer fell through the ice. A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles made some waves on the internet over the weekend with a new, alternate logo for the team that kinda resembles something else…and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the attractive sorority girl who got arrested last week & went viral for her mugshot, someone is trying to sell an offensive Garfield shirt on Etsy, a constipated man is suing an airline after the pilot allegedly dragged him out of the plane's bathroom, and a #FloridaMan is going viral for a one-of-a-kind obit.

Holy crap, did that suck! The weather went from bad to worse yesterday…with rain, snow, thunder, lighting & then some. Had a HELL of a time cleaning my truck off this morning. Thankfully, there's about 13 hours of college basketball today starting at 11am to keep me occupied! In the news this morning, stories about a new scam making it's way around the state, a former Vice Chancellor gave unauthorized raises, the NFL draft in Green Bay is going to feature a "dive bar" experience, Henry Firearms is moving ALL of it's manufacturing operations to Rice Lake, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education. In sports, we recapped last night's final "First Four" games and looked ahead at today's schedule in the tournament. Plus, the Bucks are taking on the Lakers tonight in LA and Aaron Rodgers will NOT be a Viking next season. Elsewhere in sports, the QBs that will be featured in the second season of Netlix's "QB" show were announced yesterday, and the Trump Administration has suspended $175 million in Federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania. Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about today being the first day of Spring! Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other some hypothetical questions. Jean's question for Brian was: "If money weren't a concern, where would you go on vacation?" Brian's question for Jean was: "If all animals could suddenly speak, would you still eat meat?" Cool story about the New England Aquarium building a retirement home for it's older penguins, and in other aquatic news…the fish doorbell is back! Brian has been a proponent of giving anxious travelers the option of getting anesthesia before a flight, and now it looks like that might become a reality in the future as people are getting put under before lengthy tattoo sessions. We went over some betting stats & info with the brackets starting today, and a new venture from the Bare Knuckle Fighting league is coming down the pipeline. Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and also had a question for us on "Hypothetical Thursday". It was: " And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sorority girl from Georgia who's going viral because of her mugshot, a woman in Texas who won $83 million in the lottery but is being denied her jackpot, some wannabe rappers that broke into a Jewish Temple, a #FloridaWoman who did something absolutely horrific at an airport, and some American tourists FAFO'd while in Ireland for St. Paddy's Day.

  Lot of the snow melted yesterday…and by the end of the weekend, most of it should be gone.   Looking ahead to next week when temps get back towards 70° by Friday.   Lotta stuff going on this morning, including news about a Cybertruck recall, the fire at Heathrow Airport in London, an update on the deadly stabbing at a Kwik Trip in Mankato, a recall on canned vegetables sold at Target, and a civil rights complaint in Wisconsin over transgender athletes in women's locker rooms.   In sports, March Madness dominated the discussion this morning with the Badgers taking care of Montana yesterday & moving on to face BYU on Saturday night. Plus, a few upsets that busted a bunch of brackets, including #12 McNeese taking care of #6 Clemson. Also took a look at today's schedule for both the men & women.   Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got a win against the Lakers in LA last night, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to move closer to Gretzky's record, Steph Curry hit the floor hard last night & is out with a pelvic injury, the Boston Celtics sold for a record amount of money, and the IOC has a new President.   We let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's in theaters. And we talked NASCAR racing with Doc, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.   Cute story about a kayaker that helped rescue a baby otter and now has a special relationship with the tiny creature.   Yesterday was the first day of Spring and it's time to start cleaning! We dove into a list of the top things we're putting on the list for Spring Cleaning this year.   It was also "Alien Abduction Day" yesterday, so we checked out a rundown of the most likely states to get abducted by an alien.   Had a new "Karen of the Day"…and it's someone you may know or may have heard of before.   Do you have any "life hacks" that you swear by? A lot of people do…and we talked about some of the top hacks out there.   A former Michigan coordinator is officially a creep, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who almost got electrocuted to death while trying to steal copper wire, a #FloridaMan named Vincent Vega(yes, like in "Pulp Fiction") who's in some serious trouble, a new scam that's targeting people with lost pets, a Spring break brawl that ended with a Mike Tyson special, and a janitor in Texas was pissing in people's water bottles.  

HUMP DAY! And some snow/rain in the area. In the news this morning, a tragedy at a Kwik Trip in Mankato yesterday as an employee was stabbed to death, a MN Senator was arrested for soliciting a minor for prostitution, the stranded astronauts finally touched down on Earth, an update on the man allegedly held captive by his stepmother in Connecticut, and it looks like Dollar General is going to be closing some stores in the near future. In sports, we recapped yesterday's March Madness First Four games and looked ahead to tonight's matchups. Plus, the Bucks lost on the road to the Warriors, Alexander Ovechkin went without a goal in the Capitals' win last night, and Tracy Morgan puked all over the floor at Madison Square Garden the other night due to food poisoning. Elsewhere in sports, a woman has now been charged in the death of a TV reporter who was covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans, and the Paul Skenes rookie debut patch card is going to sell for an insane amount of money. We let you know what's on TV/streaming today and talked about the upcoming Mickey Mouse horror movie, "Screamboat". A doggy daycare bus driver in Wisconsin went viral recently with a video of the passengers on her bus getting ready to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, and a three year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after helping to save his great grandmother after she fell. Today is "National Backyard Day", so we discussed a list of some of the most popular backyard games. A woman just discovered her boyfriend's laundry hack and it makes almost no sense. Plus, a rundown of some of the new food & drink offerings at Miller Park this year as the Brewers home opener is in 11 days! And with March Madness officially beginning this week, a couple of VERY rich people(Elon Musk & Warren Buffet) are looking to give away some cash & prizes for perfect & nearly perfect brackets. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a parking spot in Boston that costs more than my house, a man who punched a United Airlines gate agent in the face because he was mad about his seating assignment, a soccer player who is not dead yet, a guy who tried to pull a "George Costanza", and a daycare in Georgia that was drugging the kids to get them to sleep.

Final day of decent weather before we see some rain & snow move into the area tomorrow. In the news this morning, Adam Fravel is appealing his conviction, Forever 21 is the latest business to file for bankruptcy and close stores, Trader Joe's has another recall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is speaking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire tonight, and what happened with Tracy Morgan last night? In sports, the Bucks play the Warriors tonight, and the First Four of the NCAA men's basketball tourney also get started this evening on TruTV. Rory got the win yesterday in a playoff at the Players Championship, and the Major League Baseball regular season officially kicked off in Tokyo this morning. Elsewhere in sports, the Badger women are getting ready for the NCAA Frozen Four this weekend, and a Michigan baseball player had to apologize for a recent on-field celebration. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Had a bunch of animal-related stories this morning, including a cat getting rescued after being stranded on an overpass in Vegas for a few weeks, and a bear that survived brain surgery. Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Money, love, or time??? Check out this listing on Zillow. Might be one of the best of all time! And with today being the kick-off to March Madness, we took a look at some of the stats & info regarding lost production at work & some of the gambling numbers. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people getting so much Botox that they're building up and immunity to it, a massive amount of BORGs that were confiscated during the St. Paddy's Day parade in Boston, a USPS worker who stole a BUNCH of checks and used the money to travel & go to strip clubs, an alligator that got left in a hotel room, a woman who tried to sell some toes on the black market, a robbery involving snakes instead of guns or knives, and a #FloridaMan who pulled a gun at karaoke.

Bills to pay…so back to work! We are back in the studio after a successful St. Paddy's Day .01k on Saturday at Brothers in La Crosse. Big thanks to everyone who came out & supported the cause! In the news this morning, four people got stuck on a sheet of ice in the bay of Green Bay over the weekend, the astronauts that were stranded on the I.S.S. were finally rescued, Starbucks was ordered to pay $50 million to a delivery driver who was severely burned by their coffee, a huge pile-up on a highway in Kansas left eight dead & many more injured, and there's a recall on some flavors of International Delight coffee creamer. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, and the Badgers lost to Michigan yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Alexander Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal this weekend to move within eight of breaking Gretzky's record, and we took a look at the upcoming men's basketball tourney in the NCAA. `Today is St. Paddy's Day(duh), so we took a look at some stats & info on green foods and popular beers. Elsewhere in sports, Josh Berry got a win in Las Vegas yesterday, the NFL free agency period continued this weekend with big signings by the Bengals…and Kirk Cousins who is staying in Atlanta. Plus, a touching moment for Dick Vitale on Saturday. We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a new documentary that claims Jim Morrison of the Doors is still alive! Plus, Gary Oldman LOVES farts. Apparently, science is working on a new kind of grapefruit that won't mess with your blood pressure meds. Who knew? Plus, 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and a breakdown of the most popular songs used in TV & film. Did you see the Bulls banners that got damaged by the pyro at a Disturbed show recently? Ope! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about injectible marijuana, eating rats in NYC, a woman who was running an illegal dentist office out of her home, a California woman who withdrew from her city council appointment after they discovered her OnlyFans account, and a mother of a 9 day-old baby & a toddler who left them home alone to go drinking.

Could set a record today with the temps. Looks like the all-time high in La Crosse is 75° set back in 2012. Even if we don't break the record, it's still going to be friggin' beautiful today. We wrapped up the work week with a couple of new "Date Night" winners thanks to Rocky Rococo's & the Micon Cinemas in Eau Claire…and thanks to Saxon Hall & the Marcus Cinema in La Crosse. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and we also took a look at some St. Paddy's Day stats & info as we get prepped for tomorrow's 20th annual St. Paddy's Day .01k to benefit the Hunger Task Force. In the news this morning, three arrests were made in the recent shooting on La Crosse's northside, an American Airlines plane caught fire in Denver leading to passengers on the wing of the plane to avoid the flames, the government is warning people about a toll/text scam, the "influencer" who snatched a baby wombat from it's mother has left Australia & isn't welcome back anytime soon, and a bunch of fish died in Winnishiek County due to a manure run-off. In sports, the Bucks beat the Lakers last night to snap a three-game losing streak, the Badgers beat Northwestern yesterday to advance in the Big 10 Tournament, and after Minnesota's loss on Wednesday…they immediately fired their head coach. Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry hit another 3-pointer milestone last night, and MLB's regular season starts in Tokyo early next week! And did you see this Cubs player take batting practice with a Samurai sword? We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and had a funny story about a cop in #Florida who helped a pizza guy make a delivery. A recent poll found that terrestrial radio is still one of the top ways people consume music. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the growing interest in threesomes, a #FloridaMan who was stealing lap dances, a woman who left her baby in an Uber, a restaurant that has to compensate it's diners after they found out some 17 year olds pissed in a hotpot, and a flight attendant on Alaska Airlines wants you to come get those hands.

Another incredible day in the Coulee Region with highs in the mid-60's today…might even hit EIGHTY tomorrow! Jean was out sick today, but Brian held down the fort. In the news this morning, the Wisconsin clerk who failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election has been placed on leave during an investigation, the latest on the Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother & stepfather, a festival in Wisconsin cracked the top five in a recent USA Today readers poll of the best festivals in the country, and the 4th of July fireworks in Eau Claire are back on the calendar! In sports, the Bucks take on the Lakers tonight, we recapped yesterday's Big 10 Tournament action and looked ahead at today's games, Aaron Rodgers is officially a free agent for the first time in his career, and AJ Dillon is on his way to Philly. We talked about what's on TV tonight and also got on the horn with Office Cora to let us know what she's doing in the 715 this weekend. Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian's question for Cora was: "What is the largest animal you could physically beat up" And Cora's question for Brian was: "If you could instantly learn one skill, what would it be" Not sure who's doing this…but apparently people are holding in farts. Which isn't good for you, obviously. We ran down a list of problems that can cause. Hulk Hogan is coming to the state of Wisconsin next week to promote his "Real American Beer" in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Watertown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, & Waterford. But he might have some explaining to do about a recent appearance in New York. Did you hear about the ski-jumping scandal in Norway? It involves extra fabric in the crotch area. SCANDALOUS! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who burned down a strip club & threw a bottle of his urine at officers, a group of men in Memphis who got arrested for blocking an intersection by twerking in the middle of the road, a guy who went nuts on a plane & attacked a flight attendant after swallowing his rosary beads, a woman who allegedly kept her stepson trapped in a house for twenty years, and people are accidentally putting nail glue in their eyes instead of eye drops.

Happy Hump Day! Weather improving today & tomorrow…then into the mid-to-upper 70's on Friday. Can't wait! In the news this mornings, Southwest Airlines is ditching it's free checked luggage, a lunar eclipse is coming later this week, a new travel trend has people arriving to airport gates very close to takeoff, a Wisconsin jail officer has been accused of paying underage boys for explicit videos, and Bucks owner Junior Bridgeman has passed away. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Pacers last night, the Big Ten Tourney starts today, Tiger Woods had surgery to repair a ruptured achilles, and we also talked about yesterday's NFL roster moves & signings in free agency. Elsewhere in sports, a rare Kobe jersey & a Jordan jersey are set to be auctioned off, the Sacramento Kings have the hottest new halftime entertainment, and the Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer got beaned by a foul ball while calling a game this week. We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about how to be a "manly man" in 2025. It apparently requires you to trim or shave off your eyelashes. Inspiring story about an overweight dad who wanted to lose lbs before his son's graduation photos, and an extremely overdue library book was just returned. Did you hear the latest trash coming from the morons on TikTok? According to some of these mouth-breathers, rich people are eating mermaids. Yeah. We also discussed the recent baton basher at a high school track meet. Wild story. Plus, Major League Baseball's newest hats are already getting pulled off shelves, and I'm guessing someone is going to be losing their job because of it. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen ambulance, a guy who got kicked out of the place he was staying and then got arrested for cocaine possession, the former Tennessee cop who banged all her co-workers has a new job, and an embalmer in Texas has been arrested for mutilating a corpse.

Another beautiful day yesterday with temps dropping a bit today. Back into the 60's on Wednesday & Thursday…and maybe getting close to 80° on Friday! In the news this morning, an update on the Pope's condition, more info on the Northside shooting on Sunday afternoon, a charge of child neglect in the Josie Dikeman case will not be dismissed, a unique event is coming to the NFL Draft in Green Bay in April, and a 4 year-old in Wisconsin called 911 after his mom ate his ice cream! In sports, we went over the Big Ten Tournament schedule, talked about tonight's Bucks game against the Pacers, the Packers moves on day one of NFL free agency, and Sam Darnold getting PAID by moving to Seattle. Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the other big free agency moves in the NFL, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is done for the season and will be getting Tommy John surgery, and the Brewers announced their post-game concert schedule for the upcoming season. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight & also what's new on New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his reactions to the NFL roster moves. A heroic 9 year-old saved his friend's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver as he was choking on a granola bar and it was all caught on video. Apparently, there's a new way to cook eggs and it takes about a half hour from start to finish. No thanks. Claussen's is now selling just the pickle juice in case you're not interested in the actual pickles, and a pizza place in Australia is going viral for putting orange slices on pizza. We also talked about some of the common dreams people have. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man who got shot in the leg by his own dog, a woman who got locked in a steam room by a coworker, a town in #Florida named "Taintsville", a woman who locked her lover on the balcony of their apartment & he froze to death, and a man in NH stole a car…got into an accident…and took off his clothes & wandered around in the middle of a highway butt-ass naked.

Gonna be tough to be inside today. Can't wait to leave this building & get on the Harley! Lots to get to from the weekend including a cause of death for Gene Hackman & his wife, an update on the condition of the Pope, a shooting on the North Side of La Crosse yesterday, a frozen-water rescue in Eau Claire, and seven children left alone in an apartment in Madison. In sports, the Bucks lost to Cleveland yesterday, and the Badgers blew it against Penn State on Saturday. Now the Big Ten Tournament gets underway this week and Wisconsin is set to play on Thursday. In other Badger news, the women's basketball coach has resigned, and the women's hockey team is a number one seed in the bracket! Elsewhere in sports, we talked about this weekend's moves in the NFL, the results of UFC 313, and Alexander Ovechkin now just NINE goals away from passing Gretzky. Talked about what's on TV tonight and we also took a look at a list of tips to help your body deal with this weekend's time change. Surprisingly, "taking a nap" isn't on the list, even though today is National Napping Day! 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by just after 8am to let us know what's happening in our area this week, and we found out about a new app that's supposed to help prevent "doomscrolling". Great story about a high school golfer who saved an opponent from drowning after he fell into a water hazard. And check out this horrible list of the "Best Baseball Movies" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Talk about having your head up your ass. No "Major League". No "Sandlot". #ListFAIL Would you try a cheesesteak milkshake? One ballpark is going to be serving them up this summer. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a suspected arsonist who accidentally set himself on fire, a #FloridaWoman who assaulted a guy at a convenience store with a Pringles can, a daredevil named "Rocketman" who missed the landing because the wind changed, a guy who Googled "can I kill an illegal human" before allegedly murdering his undocumented husband, and a guy who picked his nose so much that he ruptured an artery & needed surgery to repair it.

We made it through another week! Definitely looking forward to those temps in the 60's next week. In the news this morning, another update on the Pope's condition, some Wisconsin residents whose ballots went uncounted are now suing, a message from Derrick Van Orden to a former VA employee is going viral, President Trump signed an executive order to establish a Bitcoin reserve, and they are taking Jack Daniels off the shelves in Canada In sports, the Bucks are back on the court tomorrow against the Magic, and the #12 Wisconsin Badgers wrap up the regular season on Sunday at home against Penn State. Sergei Bobrovsky is now tied for 10th on the NHL's all-time wins list, and several more moves were made in the NFL yesterday ahead of the free agency period. Elsewhere in sports, Pacman Jones admits that never used his own urine for NFL drug testing, and the FBI has added a former snowboarder to it's "Most Wanted List". We let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's in theaters, and Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. Today is "National Employee Appreciation Day", and go figure…only 19% of companies plan to do something to recognize their hard-working staff. A website dedicated to emotional support animals wants to pay you to watch pet movies, and a list of things you shouldn't put in the dishwasher. Wild bodycam footage of an officer in New Jersey rescuing a man from a burning car, while other officers in New Jersey spent four hours rescuing a pink poodle that got stuck in an icy pond. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a watermelon, a fight over a Pokémon vending machine, a woman who stripped naked on a Southwest flight, a very LARGE baby, and a NYC detective with a sexy side gig.

Now that the winter mess has landed, let's start to warm things up & melt this crap! Looking like we'll see temps in the 60's by Monday. Should get rid of all the snow & ice. We started the morning with another update on the Pope's condition. Plus, a seventh inmate has now died at the Waupon Correctional Institution, a Wisconsin teen has been arrested in connection with the death of his mother & stepfather, and an inmate on work release from the Dodge County Jail has gone missing. Also, the latest on the death of a transgender individual in upstate NY. In sports, both the Bucks & the Badgers got a win last night, and Alexander Ovechkin scored his 885th goal of his career, bringing him within nine of Wayne Gretzky. And Ovi is using his chase for the record to raise money for cancer research! We also talked about some of the recent roster moves in the NFL ahead of the free agency period. Elsewhere in sports, FIFA announced that the World Cup final at Metlife Stadium will have a halftime show for the first time ever, and a youth hockey game finished with a score of 43-0! We talked about what's on TV tonight, and we also discussed a few new products…including Crystal Light cocktails, and an updated Monopoly game. It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", where we ask each other hypothetical questions. Jean's question for Brian was: "If we switched places for a day, what would be the hardest thing about being me?" Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather know how you're going to die or know how I'm going to die?" Office Cora joined us to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and she also had a hypothetical question for the two of us: " Great story about a one-armed basketball player who is overcoming adversity and blazing a trail for others! Plus a survey about public restrooms. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a job search for a Loch Ness Monster Hunter, a giraffe in the back of a pickup truck, a thief who swallowed some diamonds, some Walmart chicken nuggets that didn't have any chicken, a guy who got Super Glue in his belly button a family gathering, a man who was busted for having sex with a seat on a train for the SECOND time, and an idiotic couple on TikTok who were upset that their mountain cabin rental was on an actual mountain.

  Holy snow, Batman!   We kicked off the morning with an update on the Pope's condition as Lent begins, we recapped President Trump's speech to Congress last night, discussed the federal offices in Wisconsin that had their leases terminated by DOGE, talked about the Eau Claire Express' new video board, and shared the news about a couple in Wisconsin that were arrested on charges of child pornography & beastiality.   In sports, Giannis had a triple-double last night to help the Bucks beat the Hawks, the Badgers play the Gophers tonight, Lebron became the first NBA player to score 50,000 points in his career, and Kyrie Irving is done for the season with an ACL tear.   Elsewhere in sports, the Brew Crew added an arm to the bullpen recently, Katherine Legge will become the first female driver in the NASCAR cup series since 2018, and UNC will no longer be featured on "Hard Knocks".   We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about Spring cleaning. It's almost time for that!   Plus, a list of morning habits that are making you miserable.   Cool story about a kid in Utah that just got the first ever cornhole scholarship, and a touching story about a man who was a regular at a Burger King who recently passed away.   Is your job making you ugly? A new online questionnaire could determine if that's true.   And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about renting chickens due to the rising cost of eggs, an arrest made by cops dressed as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, an update on Fyre Festival 2, another disastrous performance from Wes Scantlin over the weekend, and a man who died during penis enlargement surgery.  

Here comes the rain & snow! Was already raining this morning and we're looking at a switch to snow sometime during the overnight. In the news this morning…an update on the Pope's condition, an audit in Wisconsin found not one single voting machine error during the November elections, it's been a month since the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin was issued & she still hasn't been found, a bill to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls & women's sports failed to advance, and a New Richmond man is arrested & charged with murdering his wife. In sports, the Bucks play the Hawks tonight, the Badgers play the Gophers tomorrow night & somehow only slipped one spot in the AP Top 25 poll after losing to MSU on Sunday, Sam Darnold likely won't be franchise tagged by the Vikings, and Jimmy Johnson is retiring from Fox Sports. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am. Some emotional stories about a father/daughter dance and video store owner that recently closed his store but saved one customer's favorite movies. Sad news as the "Man with the Golden Arm" recently passed away after helping to save the lives of millions of children. Elsewhere in sports, Jimmy Butler is allegedly a bad tenant, the L.A. Kings messed up BIG time, and a student sinks a 94' putt on a basketball court to win a brand new car! You know when a friend recommends a show to you, and adds: "Give it a few episodes, I swear it's good"?  Well, they're probably not wrong.  The latest stupid TikTik trend/challenge is apparently feeding butter to your baby to help them sleep through the night. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her boyfriend because he wouldn't eat her cooking, an A.I. robot that attacked a crowd of people after a "software glitch", another #FloridaWoman who tried to use Mountain Dew to cover up her crimes, and a woman who caught her husband cheating on her in the back of a van.

Welcome back to reality! Hope everyone had a good weekend. Enjoy the weather today & tomorrow, but look out for some snow on Wednesday. In the news this morning, updates on the Pope & Gene Hackman, Governor Evers is looking to increase the cost of hunting & fishing licenses, President Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of America, and Zelensky says that Ukraine is still ready to sign the minerals deal with the US after his meeting with Trump over the weekend. In sports, the Bucks got a win against Dallas over the weekend, the Badgers lost to Michigan State yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 884th career goal to pull with 10 of Wayne Gretzky, and John Cena FINALLY turned heel. Elsewhere in sports, Pete Rose might get posthumously reinstated by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, while President Trump is planning on pardoning the hit king. Also, Chris Kluwe apparently got fired from his job as a football coach at a high school in California after his recent comments about MAGA at a city council meeting. We let you know what's on TV tonight and recapped last night's Oscars. And 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week. Had a great story about a school bus driver near Cleveland who saved 15 kids on the bus after it started on fire! Apparently, #Science has developed a new kind of banana that will stay fresh up to 12 hours after you've removed it's peel. And we took a look at a list of the unhealthiest foods. It's pretty much anything delicious. A brawl broke out between parents at a cheerleading competition in Texas, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about this past weekend's #FloridaMan games, had a story about a woman who broke into an animal shelter and released over a dozen dogs, and speaking of dogs….here's a puppy that was saved by a vet after it ate a plethora of items from around the house. Also in "Bad News with Happy Music", a wild video of some window washers getting tossed around in their rig, and man was arrested after offering free glasses in exchange for sexual favors to multiple customers.

Let's finish strong on a Friday morning! We kicked things off this morning with updates on the Pope's condition and the details surrounding Gene Hackman's death. Plus, a cause of death for Michelle Trachtenberg has been released. Also, Elon Musk is asking retired air traffic controllers to come back to work, and a Monroe County woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing from the township accounts. In sports, the Bucks got a nice win against Denver last night, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers are at #8 Michigan State on Sunday, Travis Kelce has indicated that he's going to be back with the Chiefs next year, and the NFL announced it's salary cap numbers for the upcoming season. Elsewhere in sports, a golfer vs. a gator in #Florida, Justin Tucker & his wife have finally spoken after all the recent allegations made against him, and a soccer referee got bit in the balls by some kid on the pitch! We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. A couple of food-related articles this morning…including Taco Bell rolling out new Crunchwrap Sliders for their 20th anniversary, and Hidden Valley Ranch teaming up with Digiorno Pizza for a couple of new creations. And in case you missed it, we announced the headlining acts(Drowning Pool, Texas Hippie Coalition, & Bobby Friss) for this summer's Big River Rally, which takes place June 27th and 28th. Tickets go on-sale next Wednesday at 8am! Cool story about a woman who just turned 105 years old & wanted to go to a rave for her birthday, and a tense video of cops in New York working to rescue a horse that fell into an icy pond. Tomorrow is the first of March, so we took a look ahead at some of the things to look forward to in the upcoming new month. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was mad at her ex-boyfriend and ended up vandalizing the wrong vehicle, a guy who got locked in a storage unit for four days by his girlfriend, a couple of idiots in Kentucky who robbed a Dollar store, and an OnlyFans content creator who's looking to bang Veterans.

Another really nice day in front of us…and even better tomorrow! We started things off with Thursday Song and we also talked to Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. In the news, an update on the Pope's condition, the measles outbreak in Texas, the sad news about the death of Michelle Trachtenberg, and the breaking news on Gene Hackman's passing. Over to sports, where we talked about MSU's incredible buzzer beater last night, the Bucks taking on Denver tonight, and the Badgers facing Michigan State on Sunday. Elsewhere in sports, some takeaways from the recent NFL players' survey, Gronk denies the rumors that he's trying to make a comeback, and a Brewers pitcher is done for the season. Played some clips from our recent interview with Mr. Skin regarding his 2025 Anatomy Awards. It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you were a professional athlete, what sport would you play?" Brian's question for Jean was: "You either have to sleep in the wet spot every night for the rest of your life...or you have to wear wet socks any time you wear shoes for the rest of your life." Let you know what's on TV tonight, including the new Hulu documentary on Ruby Franke. Also, Brian & Jean both recapped the movie "Companion", which they both recently watched. Cool story about a guy who got his class ring back after it went missing 44 years ago! ICYMI, Alexa is getting an upgrade. What could possibly go wrong? Also, a list of benefits for people who have work friends. During the FRIGGIN' SPORTS, shared a story about a NJ wrestler who's been disqualified after a wild brawl in the stands of a recent match. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got drunk & belligerent at a wedding…got home & took an Uber back to the wedding to get his car and then got arrested for DUI, a couple who got attacked by a maniac wielding an axe, a funeral home that apparently has some really bomb-ass noodles, and a massage parlor that got popped for being a rub & tug business.

Hump Day! Some rain this morning, and more temps in the mid 40's today. I've got a car wash on the agenda, along with an hour-long massage! We started this Wednesday morning with an update on the condition of the Pope, some news about Trump's "gold cards", and in Wisconsin…the Governor defends his inclusive language, a woman in Madison allegedly assaulted a bus driver who then crashed the bus into a building, and the DNR has issued it's final ice shanty removal deadlines. In sports, the Bucks had their 4-game winning streak broken last night in Houston, and the Badgers got back to winning against Washington. Alexander Ovechkin got his 883rd career goal and is now just twelve away from breaking Gretzky's record. Basketball great Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement from active play, and the Baltimore Ravens have finally commented on the sexual assault allegations against Justin Tucker. Elsewhere in sports, former Bucks player Pat Beverly is getting sued by some Pacer fans, Dan Hooker had to pull out of UFC 313, and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a cool alternate name & jersey coming this season! We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about the 10,000th episode of "The Price Is Right" airing later today. In food news, there's apparently a $19 strawberry for sale, Denny's is the latest restaurant to add an egg surcharge to their menu, yet McDonald's is brushing off the recent egg surcharges and is now offering it's McMuffin for just $1! Very emotional video of a kid returning to school for the first time in 17 months after suffering a stroke. Plus, a karate instructor was able to chase down a purse-snatcher and get a woman's possessions back. ICYMI, Warner Brothers is trying to bully a small town in Oklahoma into removing & destroying their GIANT leg lamp…saying it's copyright infringement. We took a look at a list of the highest average ticket prices in every major sport, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who harassed people in a grocery store with a Chucky doll, a father is struggling to get his daughter a Social Security number and a legal name change, a soccer club booster President is in trouble for allegedly misusing the team's funds on OnlyFans, and a restaurant in the sky nearly fell to the ground

I have almost NO snow in my front yard after yesterday. Backyard is a swampy disaster, but the front of my house is clear! Even that dreaded hump at the end of the driveway is gone. More warm weather the rest of this week with a possibility of 55° on Friday! In the news this morning, the latest on the condition of the Pope, a deadly gas leak in Oakdale, legendary singer Roberta Flack passed away yesterday at the age of 88, and the Joann Fabric store in Onalaska will now close permanently. Over to the world of sports, where the Bucks are in Houston tonight to take on the Rockets and may be without Giannis, the Badgers stay at #11 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll and play tonight at home against unranked Washington, the Packers apparently are lobbying to get the "tush push" banned by the NFL, and a Broncos coach was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer at an airport. Elsewhere in sports, the IU Indianapolis men's basketball team escaped without injury after their bus caught fire, and a hockey ref took a puck right to the wedding tackle! We also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show…on his birthday!!! Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about Starbucks discontinuing some of their less-popular menu items. Crazy story about a family's cat that went missing while they were moving only to show up in their new home after it got stuck in a couch! There's another stupid trend on TikTok where people drop different items on their feet and rate the level of pain. Interesting move by JetBlue as they will now comp your vacation if it gets rained out(with stipulations, of course!) We talked about some of the federal offices in Wisconsin that are being looked at by the DOGE, and did you see Alec Baldwin get harassed by a Trump impersonator? Surprised he kept his cool. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got addicted to Candy Crush and just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit because of her addiction, a guy who got busted trying to smuggle cocaine in his wig, a pilot who got bit by a tarantula MID-FLIGHT, a woman in NH who was peeing on the food at a grocery store where she worked for the last four years, and a couple who got stuck on a flight sitting next to a dead woman.

Back from the weekend, the weather is fine…and my truck needs a wash. In the news this morning, an update on the condition of the Pope, President Trump names Dan Bongino as the FBI deputy director, the jersey patch honoring Bob Uecker is now available at Brewers team stores, Governor Evers wants us to refer to a mother as an "inseminated person" now, and federal employees are being told to prove their work. In sports, the Badgers lost to unranked Oregon on Saturday, the Bucks have now won four in a row, Alexander Ovechkin got a hat trick & is now just 13 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, and Christopher Bell got the win in Atlanta yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, a touching moment for the Gaudreau family over the weekend, and a chess champion is auctioning off his jeans for charity. Great story about a woman who donated her kidney to her prom date…35 years later! And a couple of hikers were saved by a backpack they found in the woods that contained supplies. A new survey found that 3% of people brush their teeth while they're on the toilet. And eggs are so expensive that they're not only being smuggled across the border, but they're being used as a sales tactic in the real estate market! 2nd Floor Sarah came downstairs to talk about her weekend & what's happening in the area this week. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Masshole who got drunk & peed all over the bar, another drunk who crashed into the same spot at the same time…two nights in a row, a gambling addict who won a rather large jackpot at a casino but cannot claim it, and a guy had his wallet stolen and the thieves used his credit card to buy a winning lottery ticket!

Last day in the 20's for awhile! Looking at temps in the 40's all next week. We started the morning with news about a cell phone ban in classrooms in Wisconsin, a Racine County day care worker who was recently arrested on child porn charges, one of the passengers on that plane that crashed in Toronto reacting to Delta's offer of $30,000, and are DOGE dividend checks coming? In sports, Bobby Portis got suspended by the NBA, but it didn't stop the Bucks from beating the Clippers last night. The Badgers play tomorrow at home against Oregon, and the USA blew it last night in overtime to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Elsewhere in sports, check out the video of the chancellor at UNC announcing that classes are canceled tomorrow because of the weather. Safe to say the kids were in favor of that decision. Also, did you see the video of former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe getting carried out of a council meeting in LA? Wild scene. We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen. There's a really cool organization that set up a summer camp for kids who were affected by the wildfires in LA. Stanley is suing Stanley. Nathan's is trying to sell New York City tap water so you can boil your hot dogs in it, and after the murder of that healthcare CEO in NYC…there's an app where you can order an armed guard to protect you. Did you see this story about a "Stonehenge" at the bottom of Lake Michigan? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman fighting with her HOA to keep her emotional support chickens, an Amazon driver that ran over a woman with his van and then drove off, a family is fighting back against the city government that's trying to get them to take down their Halloween decorations, a Wingstop employee who threw Ranch & hot grease on a customer, and a #FloridaMan decided to help an alligator that had a football stuck in it's mouth.

Finally gonna start to warm up over the next few days! And it's basically the weekend! So let's get after it. Started the morning with the abridged, Pat McCurdy version of the Thursday Song…as he'll be in town tomorrow night at the Alpine Inn. In the news, Delta has offered $30,000 to each passenger on the plane that crashed earlier this week in Toronto. And speaking of plane crashes, there was another deadly collision in Arizona yesterday. Also, the Trump administration has given schools & universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding. Kwik Trip made the Forbes list of the top 100 best large employers. And NASA is now looking at obliterating an asteroid that has a slight chance of striking the Earth. In sports, the Bucks return tonight from the All-Star break, the Badgers play Saturday at home against Oregon, and the NHL 4 Nations Face-off Championship game is tonight between the USA & Canada! Plus, there's BASEBALL ON TODAY!!!!!!!! Elsewhere in sports, the FBI has detailed how it tracked down the Chilean gang robbed a bunch of star athletes, and the WIAA has updated it's policies on transgender athletes. We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday"…where we ask each other hypothetical questions to see what our responses are. Jean's question for Brian was: If you could have one season last all year long, which would it be? Brian asked Jean: If you could only have ONE condiment for the rest of your life, what would it be? It's also "National Love Your Pet Day", "National Muffin Day", and "National Handcuff Day". Had a cool story about a 94 year-old woman who was recently reunited with a man that she saved from drowning when he was just a toddler…64 years ago! Plus, have you ever wondered why some people can remember their dreams(Jean), and some people cannot(Brian)?? There's been a bunch of research on that subject recently and we took a look at the results. And how much would it take for someone to quit their job & travel the world? In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a really bad neighbor, an IVF treatment that went extremely bad, a kid who died after injecting himself with butterfly remains, and a burglar who got caught by a "Home Alone" style booby trap!

Final day with these brutally cold temps. Going to be in the 20's on Thursday & Friday…up near 40 by Sunday and maybe near 50° the early part of next week! We kicked off the hump day edition of today's show with some election results from yesterday's primary in Wisconsin, more info on the upside-down plane crash from Monday, a recap of Governor Tony Evers "State of the State" address, and Mexico might sue Google over the name change of The Gulf of America. In sports, the Badger men's basketball team got another win last night against Illinois, the Bucks are at home versus the Clippers tomorrow night, and the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game between the US & Canada is also tomorrow night…and they're trying to get President Trump to attend. Elsewhere in sports, Netflix is looking into streaming MORE NFL games in the future, and Terrence Shannon Jr. is turning his recent jersey retirement ceremony snafu into a positive by selling new shirts to benefit charity. Have you heard about Doug's Winter Party? It went viral recently & landed the party host on the Today Show! We asked people what their ideal work week looked like after a recent poll suggested that some employees would prefer one 40-hour shift a week to just get it over with. Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about the flu being very aggressive this year. Plus, a study on parents & their kids revealed that people do, in fact, have a favorite child. And of all the bizarre ways that baseball players get injured in the offseason, this might be the strangest. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a family in Australia that had an extremely venomous snake in their washing machine, a lunatic who drove 700 miles from Michigan to Pennsylvania to set fire to someone's house, a woman in Louisiana who killed her boyfriend after an argument over a breakfast sandwich, and an unborn baby in India that was found to have two other fetuses in it's abdomen.

Another brutally cold day in the Coulee Region. Looking up, though. Might see the mid-20's by Friday, and into the 40's on Sunday! Hello, car wash!!! Started the morning with an incredible story about a plane crash where no one died…even though the plane eventually ended upside-down! Plus, today's the primary in Wisconsin, so we reminded everyone to get out & vote! Also in WI, the latest on the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin. Plus, they've already changed the name to the "Gulf of America", and if one lawmaker has their way, we'll be changing the name of "Flag Day" as well. On top of it being the WI primary, it's also "National Drink Wine" day…and we offered some suggestions on how to celebrate! In sports, we talked about the Badgers moving up again in the latest rankings and another game for Wisconsin tonight against Illinois. The Bucks are off until Thursday when they welcome the Clippers to Milwaukee. Tee Higgins is getting the franchise tag again from the Bengals, and we recapped yesterday's 4 Nations Face-Off action. Elsewhere in sports, the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin scandal is back in the news a decade later. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show! With Mardi Gras coming up in the next few weeks, we shared an interesting story about biodegradable beads, which contain seeds, so once they break down, they can sprout plants! Plus, an AskReddit thread pertaining to words we can NEVER spell correctly. Mine is recommend. Always get it wrong the first time. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless #FloridaMan who stole a cop car, carjacked a woman while running from the police, some thieves who used a UHaul truck to smash-n-grab $10,000 worth of LEGO sets, a couple of dudes in Colorado who attempted to use a cannon to shoot over $200,000 in contraband into a prison, and a woman in Australia who got a DUI for being NINE times over the legal limit.

Welcome back after the Valentine's Day holiday. I hope you're prepared for the bone-chilling temps this week. We recapped our V-Day weekends, and in the news this morning, the kayaker who got swallowed by a whale has now told his story about what happened, the weather here in WI, and the disaster in Louisville from storms over the weekend. In sports, the Badgers got a nice win over Purdue on Saturday, William Byron won the Daytona 500 for the second year in a row, the NBA All-Star weekend recap, and we talked about the USA vs. Canada hockey match from over the weekend. Elsewhere in sports, seven more women/massage therapists have now accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate actions, former Bucks player Khris Middleton released a very classy & heartfelt statement after getting traded, and a look at the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade that went down on Friday. We got a visit from 2nd Floor Sarah to talk about what's happening in our are this week, and we asked her an interesting question about going from the US to Europe. Great story about a high school student who's teaching others about the importance of knowing basic CPR, and a couple of snowmobilers who fell into the icy water of a lake in Michigan but were thankfully rescued. Had several interesting stories about some "new-ish" products that are coming out, including a spreadable coffee paste, a Peeps-flavored milk, and a ring that will wipe your iPad clean if you die. If you're planning a trip sometime in the near future, we gave you some tips on how to travel stress-free! Did you see the video of the former Illinois basketball player who had a bit of an issue as he was getting his jersey retired? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who shot a BB gun at some kids who were riding their dirt bikes near her house, a judge who is dishing out some interesting and unique punishment to shoplifters, another #FloridaWoman who attacked a guy with some gardening tools, and a couple of cops in NJ are in big trouble after photographing themselves having sex with their kids in the pics.

Happy V-day, yo! I hope you get all the romance you can handle this weekend. We started the morning with an update on the missing Wisconsin teen who is believed to be heading to Arkansas, the details on the attack in Munich yesterday, another brick-and-mortar store is closing locations in the Midwest, and a recall on a popular cooler. In sports, the USA won it's first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off last night, the Badger men's basketball team visits #7 Purdue tomorrow, and we also looked at this weekend's NBA All-Star schedule. Elsewhere in sports, the Jets & Aaron Rodgers have officially broken up, the Daytona 500 is coming up this Sunday, and Hulk Hogan & his beer are getting sued by a woman who allegedly got hit in the head by a full can at a bar. We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and we also hooked you up with a short list of last-minute Valentine's Day gifts you could take care of today. In other V-Day related news, there's a new rundown of the most popular kinks in America…broken down by state. Incredible story about a bus driver who got hit by a large piece of metal while driving a bus filled with basketball players, and somehow managed to keep everyone safe. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing, thanks to County Materials in Holmen. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who sped past a cop at 129mph, a woman who got arrested for stealing from her employer & trying to use movie money to cover it up, a kayaker who got swallowed by a whale, a woman who got banned from EVERY Walmart in the country, and a kid who brought a gun to school that accidentally went off.

Got a bit of snow yesterday…looks like more on the way tomorrow night into Saturday. We started you off with the Thursday song this morning, and in the news, there's a new #1 selling vehicle in America for the first time in over forty years, the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced, In sports, the Bucks got a short-handed win over the T-Wolves last night, the #17 WI Badgers are at #7 Purdue on Saturday at noon, the Four Nations Face-Off started off last night with a thrilling OT win for Team Canada, and we discussed this weekend's NBA All-Star events. Elsewhere in sports, a couple of free agent signings from yesterday, a UNLV football player was found dead in his apartment, and Kadarius Toney has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman. We talked about what's on TV tonight and we took a look at a list of the most watched SNL sketches on YouTube. Surprisingly, "Cowbell" isn't even in the top 10. It's Hypothetical Thursday, and Jean's question was: " Meanwhile, Brian's question was: " Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and there's a list of some good & bad gifts to get for your girlfriend. We also talked about the length of a perfect nap, a new country song by the Chili's restaurant franchise, and Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. Plus, a great story about a guy who suffered a stroke & spent 48 hours laying on the floor before he was able to crawl close enough to his Siri device & call for help! And speaking of help…check out these firefighters who donated over 1,000 coats to kids in need. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who is taunting the cops online, a kayaker who got stalked by a Great White shark, a woman who allegedly assaulted her ex with a dildo, and a #FloridaMan who assaulted a woman in a church parking lot over a handicap parking spot.

What a day. What a week. What a year it's already been. Staying in the teens today & tomorrow…maybe back into the 20's this weekend. We kicked things off this morning with news about a canned tuna recall, President Trump issuing another Executive Order, a woman in Altoona getting sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the homicide of a man in 2022, the recent Amber Alert in Wisconsin has been extended to Missouri, and a possible name change for Greenland. In sports, we talked about tonight's Bucks game against the Timberwolves, and the Badgers game on Saturday at Purdue. Kevin Durant became the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points in a career, and a look at the Super Bowl viewership numbers on Sunday. And speaking of numbers during the big game, check out the PornHub stats from Sunday evening. Elsewhere in sports, we hooked you up with details about this weekend's NBA All-Star game, and the 4 Nations Face-Off taking the place of this year's NHL All-Star game. We let you know what's on the boob tube tonight and also had a crazy story about a hockey dad that lost his mind and assaulted two pre-teen referees at his son's game. On the flipside of that, cool story about a waitress in New Orleans who got a rather large tip from Post Malone during last weekend's Super Bowl activities in the Big Easy, and a son who has now saved his father's life not once…but TWICE! Got to some more Valentine's Day stats & info, including some of the trends in 2025. Have you ever heard about "sex days"?? Might be something to ask about at your next job interview. Had a couple of food-related items this morning, including Papa Johns Garlic Butter Bath Bombs, and a list of some of the Valentine's Day deals you can take advantage of at some chain restaurants. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Canada who wants a refund after she gave a psychic over $50,000 to help her find true love, a hunter who was using a camouflaged porta-potty deer blind, a #FloridaMan who crashed into several mailboxes with his riding lawnmower, and a dude in Australia who makes a living by farting.

Sadly, it's not going to warm up until Friday. And even then, it's only going back into the 20's. It's another Tuesday, so we were once again joined by Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show as he is back in the Badger State after spending last week in the Big Easy for Super Bowl 59. We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday and we talked about what's on TV later tonight. Also, Brian gave his review of the "Wolf Man" movie that was recently in theaters and is now on Prime. In the news this morning, a Holmen man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual & physical abuse of young women, the family of the missing & pregnant 16 year-old girl have released a new statement, a pet microchip company abruptly shutters it's doors, and President Trump is ending the penny. In sports, the Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors last night, the Badgers moved up considerably in the latest college basketball rankings, the Brewers report to spring training this week, and the team also announced a commemorative Bob Uecker patch to honor the Brewer legend. Elsewhere in sports, Tiger Woods pulled out of this week's tournament at Torrey Pines after the death of his mother, Anthony Mackie was just named the Grand Marshall for this weekend's Daytona 500, and Philly fans gonna Philly when the Eagles win the Super Bowl. We had a bunch of Valentine's Day stuff as we get closer to Friday…including a poll about whether or not people plan on celebrating, and what they're planning on doing if they are celebrating the holiday. Plus, an entrepreneur who will be your "villain for hire" so you can save your date on V-Day! How chivalrous! Touching story coming out of the LA Wildfires involving an elderly man & the firefighters who were able to save his home. And another heart-warming article about a sad donkey named Eeyore who recently made friends with a yoga ball. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a road rage incident involving fireworks, a Bryan Adams concert that got canceled because of a "fatberg", a #FloridaCouple who got busted for banging at a bus stop in front of a Wendy's, an update on a dealership in #Florida that carjacked one of it's own customers, and a Wisconsin couple that were arguing about their wedding venue…and one of them got stabbed!

I should have taken today off. My productivity is at an all-time low…and I went to bed at halftime. Needless to say, most of our morning revolved around recapping yesterday's Super Bowl. We talked about the National Anthem, Taylor Swift getting booed, the halftime show, the commercials, the game, and some of the prop bets. Also, a cool story about a lifelong Eagles fan who got to see the game in person, and the group of old dudes that have been to every single Super Bowl were back at it this year. In actual news, the President announced that more tariffs are on the way today, allegations of racism in West Allis, the Boy Scouts of America have officially changed their name, and barricades have been placed outside schools in PdC after a verbal threat was made last week. Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got a win yesterday without Giannis, who is going to be sidelined through the All-Star break. The Badgers won on Saturday, and it looks like Aaron Rodgers' time as a New York Jet is coming to an end. We also talked about this weekend's NASCAR HOF induction, and a kid who should have won a bunch of money during halftime of a recent UMASS game almost got screwed over. 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to chat with us about her Super Bowl party, and to let us know what's happening in our area this week. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a couple of idiots who got lost…asked some cops for directions…and got busted for drug possession. Plus, a dude who won a free cruise ended up getting the flu on board the ship & then got a bill for almost $50,000 for his medical treatment while at sea. Also, someone keeps wiping shit all over the walls of a bathroom at a factory, and a guy got an unwanted "happy ending" at a massage parlor.

Made it to Friday! Time to grab a few last minute items at the grocery store & hunker down for the weekend. There is a winter storm watch in our area this weekend, so make sure you're prepared for some snow! We kicked things off this morning with an update on that Amber Alert from earlier this week. Also in the news this morning, President Trump announced plans to establish a task force to protect Christians, your new Wisconsin license plates should be showing up soon, and ZZ Top are coming to Arcadia this summer! In sports, we recapped last night's NFL Honors award show, talked about Ovi scoring #879, the Badgers game against Iowa tomorrow, and the Bucks playing tonight in Atlanta. Elsewhere in sports, the long-time owner of the Bears passed away, and Canadian officials are pleading with fans to refrain from booing American pee-wee hockey players. Today's show was definitely focused on Sunday's Super Bowl, with a look at why people watch the game, and what our top foods will be. Plus, who America is rooting for and who the drunkest fans are. We talked about what else is on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And we had a story about a guy in a boat who had a medical emergency that left the boat racing out of control! Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher who kneed a student to the ground, a mother who is accused of lying about her daughter's terminal illness, a guy who punched a window of a plane during a flight and got restrained by other passengers, and a WI mom who passed out drunk at a Taco Bell with her kids in the car.

A bit of freezing rain covered with some light snow. VERY dangerous driving conditions this morning. We started the morning with the Thursday Song from our buddy, Adam Palm. In the news this morning, a Viroqua man has been arrested on federal charges of smuggling firearms to Saudi Arabia, the protests at the State Capitol yesterday, a Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens after their son died, and President Trump signed an executive order yesterday that bars transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. The Bucks got a nice win over Charlotte last night after trading Khris Middleton, the Badgers take on Iowa on Saturday, the trades in the NBA are dominating the news cycle, Dick Vitale is going to return to the broadcast table this weekend for the Duke/Clemson game, and a figure skating event will benefit the victims of the recent plane crash in DC. We ran our interview with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show as he broadcasts live from the Super Bowl, and we also got on the phone with Office Cora to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend. Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a really bad answer on "Family Feud". Plus, it's our second edition of "Hypothetical Thursday"…where we ask each other hypothetical questions. Big game coming up on Sunday and we discussed a new list of our favorite Super Bowl food items. Incredibly heroic kid in Philly saved his sister's life during the medical plane crash that happened last week, and a pilot in Arkansas is being praised for stopping a teenager who came into the airport with a gun & demanding a plane. In a classic case of F' Around & Find Out, one of the Yankees fans that grabbed Mookie Betts during the World Series is now bitching & moaning about the repercussion from his actions. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who tried to set a forest on fire, a judge who had to resign after some comments he made about being a juror, a woman who is suing an MLB team after she allegedly slipped on some dog pee at a game, and what the hell is going on with Build-A-Bear?

Some snow possible tonight…maybe more on Saturday. Got most of my Super Bowl food yesterday in a trip to the grocery store. Still need a few more items to complete the smorgasbord! Kicked things off this morning with an update on the Amber Alert in Wisconsin for a missing 16 year-old girl, all of the 67 bodies from last week's plane/helicopter collision in DC have now been recovered, President Trump paused the tariffs on Canada & Mexico, Waffle House is adding an egg surplus charge to all it's locations, and the USPS is temporarily suspending accepting packages from China & Hong Kong. In sports, the Badgers cruised to a win over Indiana last night, and the Bucks look to break a 4-game losing streak tonight in Charlotte. We discussed the who/what/when/where details of this Sunday's Super Bowl, including a very special guest who is expected to attend the game. Elsewhere in the world of sports, Mason Crosby officially announced his retirement yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin got another goal last night to get within 17 of Gretzky's record, and NASCAR implemented an interesting new rule recently. A few feel-good stories this morning including a school's first ever deaf homecoming king, a guy who made a video game for his girlfriend, and a new heart pump designed specifically for children! Today is "National Fart Day", so we talked about some interesting facts about farts! According to a recent survey, Americans say that their "perfect day" would include a 42 minute nap, and over 3 hours of watching TV. So we discussed what our "perfect days" would look like. As the big game gets closer, we've got more info on some of the commercials you can expect to see, and we also took a look at some of the more well-known prop bets you can make. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk guy driving around on just a rim, a #FloridaMan who ran from the cops while wearing a dalmation onesie, a guy who got tased after he bit a police officer outside of a strip club, & a man who lived with his wife's corpse for several days before reporting it to police.

Not sure what it was…but something I ate yesterday kept me up all night. Needless to say, I'm definitely planning on a nap this afternoon. Big day today as we inch closer to Sunday's Super Bowl! We talked about some of the commercials that we'll be seeing on Sunday, and we discussed the five food items that must be at a Super Bowl party. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we were scheduled to talk to Grant Bilse who is in New Orleans for a week of live broadcasts on "Radio Row"…but he was busy setting up interviews and we put our chat with him on the back burner until Thursday morning. In the news this morning, an Amber Alert has been issued in Wisconsin for a pregnant teenager, Air Wisconsin is planning on some pretty massive layoffs of it's workforce, and a truck carrying eggs crashed on a freeway in LA. In sports, the Bucks lost again last night to the Thunder, the Badgers slid in the most recent AP Top 25 rankings, Myles Garrett is looking to get out of Cleveland, and the Rams are apparently looking to get rid of Cooper Kupp. Elsewhere in sports, fans in Canada continue to boo the United States National Anthem, a gambling ring is under investigation for it's role in some unusual wagering in both the NBA & the NCAA, and an MLB umpire was just fired for sharing a legal sports betting account with a friend who then bet on baseball games. Interesting results from a study on the impact of playing Bingo with seniors, and we obviously see snow every winter…but for a lot of people in the South, they've never seen it before. Like this guy who absolutely LOVED it! Facebook turns 21 years old today, and in honor of it's birthday, we ran down a list of things you shouldn't post on social media. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a United Airlines flight that caught fire as it was taking off, another flight that had no working restrooms, a woman who discovered her husband was having an affair, a guy who stole a car from a dealership after they denied his loan application, and a guy was shot & killed after he told his friend he could dodge bullets.

Hope everyone made the most of the nice weather yesterday! It's gonna get chilly this week. Speaking of the weather, we started the morning talking about yesterday's prediction by Punxsutawney Phil of six more weeks of winter! We also gave an update on the deadly plane crash in Philly this weekend, a Wisconsin woman who falsely reported her child missing, and a look at people trying to move to Canada. In sports, the Bucks have been struggling as of late, the Badgers got a nice win over Northwestern on Saturday, Alexander Ovechkin scored another goal this weekend to get within 18 of Gretzky's record, and a couple of massive trades happened in the NBA as the deadline looms. Elsewhere in sports, people in Canada are booing during the playing of the United States National Anthem, and three more accusations have been made against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. We let you know what's on TV tonight and recapped last night's Grammy awards. Also, Brian thought his wife was dead this weekend after going to the Wisconsin Dells to see Pat McCurdy. 2nd Floor Sara stopped by the studio to let us know what's going on in the area this week, and we had a story about a heroic jump-roper who saved a teenager in a frozen pond! Also, check out this young shooting survivor who's trying to spread joy with fart noises. Hell of a kid! As we get closer to the big game on Sunday, we took a look at the costs of some of your Super Bowl party food, and also took a glance at how much money some of the players might make if they win the game. In regards to the food you might be serving up this Sunday…you may want to check the expiration dates on the condiments in your fridge. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a priest in Detroit that allegedly used a girl's hair to floss his teeth, a stripper in #Florida who used a banana to assault a convenience store clerk, a guy who broke into a mall in Atlanta to steal some Cinnabon, and a bear that was hiding out under a guy's house in California to survive the recent wildfires.

Ugh. I drank too much yesterday. I gotta stop drinking on weekdays. Needless to say, I'm here…but barely. We started things off this morning with an update on the plane/helicopter collision from the other day, a blood pressure medicine recall, a new specialty license plate in Wisconsin, and the star of "Emilia Perez" issued an apology for some old social media posts. In sports, the Bucks wrap up a 4-game road trip tonight in San Antonio, the Badgers are at Northwestern tomorrow afternoon, there's been some serious allegations made about Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, and Alexander Ovechkin got a little closer to Gretzky's record last night. Elsewhere in sports, Terry Rozier is being investigated for some unusual bets made on his games, and Dana White issued a strong statement about Bryce Mitchell's recent comments on a podcast. Have you heard about the recent "Stick Tok" phenomenon? It's a scene, man. Doc joined us for the first Racing Report of the NASCAR season thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we let you know what's on TV this weekend, what's going to be in theaters, and told you about some new music releases. Cool story about an Ohio State fan that's celebrating their national championship by handing out some scholarships, and a dog that's been missing for EIGHT YEARS was recently reunited with it's owner. We ran a few clips from our interview with Eva from "Eva Under Fire" this morning! You can check out the entire interview here. Tomorrow is February first, so we took a look ahead at some of the things to look forward to in the upcoming month. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 94 year-old woman who was caught doing 106mph on an interstate, a #FloridaWoman who got busted for throwing a brick through her ex-husband's window, another woman who is divorcing her husband after she found out that he was hunting for Bigfoot with his ex-girlfriend, and a woman who's facing jail time after bombarding another woman with farting videos.

Back into the mid 50's today! Might see the 50's again on Sunday, too. We started the morning with the Thursday song, and in the news, an American Airlines plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter just outside of DC, a 72 year-old bus driver in Wisconsin was arrested for OWI, America's "Worst Mayor" got into a brawl at a recent community meeting, and a large drug bust in Wisconsin. In sports, the Badgers blew it last night against unranked Maryland, the Bucks play again tomorrow night in San Antonio, and should the Lombardi trophy be renamed after Tom Brady? Elsewhere in sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently suggested changing to 10-minute quarters to speed up games, and Caitlin Clark has turned down an invite to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend. We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and a really deserving kid in Philly recently got surprised with free tickets to the NFC Championship game! Today was our first ever "Hypothetical Thursday", where we would ask each other a separate hypothetical question and see what our answers are, along with our listeners. Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what's she's doing this weekend in the 715, and the Milwaukee Admirals are planning on busting out some retro jerseys later this season to honor the late, great Bob Uecker. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in New Zealand who found a knife in her sandwich wrap, a school in California that had to cancel classes after they had a bunch of copper wire stolen from inside it's walls, a guy who broke into a house & stole a brand new toilet, a stolen subway train in NYC, a homicide suspect in Springfield, Missouri who looks a lot like "Sideshow Bob" from "The Simpsons", and a guy who assaulted his roomie with a bologna sammich.

Went for an hour-long walk yesterday and it felt fantastic! Looking forward to more time outdoors tomorrow when it gets back into the 50's! Even saw a few motorcycles yesterday. This morning, we began with an update on the drones in New Jersey, some news about the Doomsday Clock, a recall on some potato chips, and In Sports, the Bucks lost to Portland last night, #17 Wisconsin takes on Maryland tonight, the teams have decided which uniforms they'll wear in the upcoming Super Bowl, an Eagles fan has died after falling from a street pole after Sunday's game, and the cover of "MLB: The Show 2025" will feature three athletes. Elsewhere in sports, the new coach of the Jaguars needs to work on his "DUVALL" chant, Jerry Jones loves a good glory hole, the NCAA has changed the start time of the men's basketball championship game, Ravens fans are doing their best impersonation of Bills fans, and a longtime minor league hockey player finally got the call up to the NHL! We talked about what's on TV tonight and also heard Bill Burr discuss his recent appearance on Howie Mandel's podcast. Plus, Anthony Mackie had to clarify some comments he made about playing "Captain America" and what it represents. Today is "National Puzzle Day", so go home & bust out a 1,000 piece puzzle this afternoon! And if you're looking for a side-hustle, you might want to look into buying a couple of vending machines. A recent survey found that 61% of Gen-Z'ers can't make an omelette! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an exploding toilet, a woman who got denied for a Lyft because the driver said she was too big, a gym teacher in Waukesha was REALLY drunk, and a #FloridaMan who ended up in a wood chipper.

Up near 50° today…and into the 50's on Thursday. Gotta get the truck through a car wash! In the news this morning, Selena Gomez got destroyed in the internet after posting a video of herself crying about deported illegal immigrants, former UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is now suing in Federal court to get his job back, President Donald Trump signed even more Executive orders yesterday in regards to the military, and what is DeepSeek and why is it making the news? In sports, the Bucks got a nice win last night over the Jazz, the Badger men's basketball team moved up in the rankings again before their game against Maryland tomorrow night, and Jimmy Butler got suspended by the Miami Heat………again! Elsewhere in sports, Vanderbilt got fined again for court-storming after an upset win over Kentucky, a bunch of Eagles fans were injured after Sunday's win over the Commanders when a car plowed into a crowd, and a hammer throw accident at a high school in Colorado killed someone. We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show! A couple who lost their home and almost all of their possessions in the California wildfires were able to find something extremely special in the rubble. We took a look at a list of valuable band t-shirts and also ran down a list of eight everyday things that can be considered "exercise". And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who hid some drugs up his ass, a #FloridaDeputy who tried to smuggle drugs onto a cruise ship disguised as Skittles, a man in Texas who's under investigation for using his toddler to remove snow from his windshield, and medicinal tiger piss!

What a weekend! So much music…so many friends I ran into…all the beers I chugged! Definitely needed a relaxing day yesterday to get mentally prepared for this week. We started things off this morning with news about getting rid of the penny, In sports, the Eagles & Chiefs are heading back to the Super Bowl after winning the AFC & NFC Championship games yesterday, the Bucks struggled in LA over the weekend, and the Badgers got back on track against Nebraska. Elsewhere in sports, we recapped the victors at the Australian Open, and the Cowboys got a new head coach. Brian talked about his two days at the La Crosse Center for the Riverfront Revolt, and 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by yet again to let us know what's happening in our area this week. Cool story about a pizza delivery guy who got a tiny tip during a snow storm, but is getting some help from a GoFundMe that was set up for him. And a couple in Alabama won't have to worry about birthday parties for their child for the next 18 years after giving birth in a Krispy Kreme parking lot. We let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about a Senator in Connecticut who wants theaters to be more honest with the "start times" for films. Had a couple of food-related items this morning…including a link between Bacon & dementia, and a Skyline-chili flavored ice cream. Sounds nasty. In case you missed it, an 11 year-old in LA found the ultra-rare Paul Skenes baseball card and is going to auction it off for charity! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a restaurant in NJ that added a "proud boys" burger to it's menu, a guy who caused $9,000 in damage to a carpet at a DMV, a dude who turned orange after eating a bunch of cheese & meat & butter, and a #FloridaPrincipal who threw a kegger for a bunch of underage students.

It's finally here! Friday…AND…the Riverfront Revolt at the La Crosse Center! See you there later today for Asking Alexandria, Starset, & Eva Under Fire. On the show this morning, we started things off with the latest on Wednesday's school shooting in Nashville, President Trump's executive order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of JFK & MLK, a recall on a couple of Ford models, the Packer tailgate tour making it's way around the state in April, and a weather reporter who got fired after criticizing Elon Musk's gesture. In sports, the Bucks beat up on the Heat last night, the Badgers play on Sunday, the AFC & NFC Championship games are also on Sunday, and Alexander Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's record again last night. Elsewhere in sports, Novak Djokovic retired after his first set yesterday after an injury, and a Nebraska fan hit a putt that won him a brand new Porsche! We told you what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters, and we also discussed some unusual facts about the human body. The "blizzard" in the south this week has led to an opportunity to help the homeless community there, and a contractor in North Carolina has been doing a lot of free work to help people there rebuild after the devastation left after Hurricane Helene. Would you try a pizza-flavored cereal? Well, now you can! And in other food-related news, Costco is looking to hire someone to try all of their Super Bowl snacks. ICYMI, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to sell some of the snow from the field at the Linc during their win over the Rams, and yes…it sold out. During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an adult diaper "influencer", a former #FloridaCop who shot a man with his own gun, a woman who unplugged her child's monitor in the NICU so she could ask the nurse for a turkey sammich, and a guy shot an Instacart delivery driver.

Only one more sleep until we rock out at the La Crosse Center with Asking Alexandria, Beartooth, Starset, Memphis May Fire, Pop Evil, & Eva Under Fire! If you don't have your tickets for the Riverfront Revolt, you can get them online here. Back into the teens today after a high of 31° yesterday & some light snow. We kicked things off with an update on the Wisconsin man who allegedly set fire to a Congressman's office, a recap of Governor Evers' State address, what was in the letter that former President Biden left for President Trump in the Resolute Desk, and if you've got TikTok installed on an old phone…you might want to list it on eBay. In sports, the Bucks/Pelicans game scheduled for last night got postponed because of the wintry weather in New Orleans, the NY Jets have hired a new head coach, the AFC & NFC Championship games are this weekend, and the Badger men's basketball team is back at home on Sunday against Nebraska. We let you know what's on TV tonight and discussed a new UFO documentary that is coming out soon. Plus, Brian now thinks that Rock is Dead after watching Pop Culture Jeopardy. A couple of heart-warming animal rescue stories including a family's pet tortoise that survived the LA wildfires, and a moose that recently fell through the ice on a frozen lake was rescued by wildlife officials. Have you seen the single serve "cheese product" packages from Velveeta? How about this face-roller from Coors Light? Have you heard about Sluggball? We talked about a Buzzfeed.com list of things that should be obsolete by 2075, and a very cool story about Bills Mafia helping a charity in Mark Andrews' name after he dropped a pass that could have tied the game between the Bills & Ravens last weekend. Office Cora joined us to talk about her life & what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an argument over a remote control that ended with a stabbing, a "Mother of the Year" candidate who handcuffed her kid to an oil tank as punishment for eating too many hot dogs, and a guy who shot up a Wendy's because his fries were too cold.

It's another beautiful day in the Coulee Region. Much warmer than it's been the last few days. In the news this morning, Elon Musk responded to the viral salute he gave after the inauguration, Netflix is raising it's prices again, an armed robbery attempt in La Crosse yesterday, and a Bishop who plead with the President to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community & illegal immigrants. In sports, the Badgers had their seven-game winning streak come to an end last night at the hands of UCLA, and the Bucks look to make it five in a row tonight in New Orleans against the Pelicans. Plus, the 2025 baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, four Chilean men were arrested in connection with the recent robbery at Joe Burrow's house, and some nachos ended up on the ice during the Washington Capitals game last night. We talked about what's on TV tonight, and in case you missed it, during his most recent podcast, Howie Mandel surprised Bill Burr with a visit from Billy Corgan to talk about their connection to one another. Cool story about a goose on the loose in Canada with an arrow stuck in it's rear end was finally captured & saved! And even though most of us know this already, auto experts say you don't need to warm up your vehicle during the cold, winter months. We took a look at a recent survey that revealed only one third of people in relationships are comfortable pooping in front of their partner. Today is "National Hot Sauce Day", so we took a look at some of the nation's favorite hot sauces. And did you see the offer this kid is getting from the Pittsburgh Pirates for his Paul Skenes baseball card? And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pet monkey that attacked a Starbucks employee after jumping through the drive-thru window, mysterious balls were washing up on a beach in Australia, a 600lb rapper who wants to stage dive on his upcoming tour, an "influencer" who was poisoning her own daughter for "likes" on social media, and drunk guy in #Florida who didn't want to pay his bar tab.

I think my nipple froze off this morning. Seriously cold today before warming up to about 30° tomorrow. Obviously, most of the news this morning was about yesterday's inauguration of President Trump…from the swearing-in ceremony, to his speech, to the Carrie Underwood performance, to Zuckerberg sneaking a peek at Lauren Sanchez's goodies, to Elon's "salute", to all the rest of it. In sports, THE Ohio State beat Notre Dame in last night's College Football Playoff National Championship game, and the Wisconsin Badgers have moved up in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. Plus, "Major League" is going to make it's way back into select Marcus Cinemas in Wisconsin to honor Bob Uecker after his passing last week. We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show! Heroic story about a man who tried to save his dog after it fell through the ice on a frozen lake, but ended up needing to be saved himself. And speaking of the freezing temps, we went over a list of things you shouldn't leave in your car when it gets this cold. During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Wisconsin teenager who tried to burn down a Congressman's office because of the TikTok ban, a guy who was cutting his toenails in public at an airport, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for drug possession, a Turkish woman who got arrested for trying to bang 100 men in a day, and a guy in Texas who was trying to buy a baby to harvest it's organs.

So cold! Gonna stay frozen early in the week before getting back towards 30° on Wednesday. In the news this morning, a deadly shooting on the North Side of La Crosse over the weekend, the ban on TikTok over the weekend that has since been lifted, the Donald Trump inauguration today, and a fire at a strip club. In sports, the Bucks are rolling right now, the #24 Badgers men's basketball team got another win over the weekend, and we recapped this weekend's NFL Divisional round games. Plus, a look at tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship game tonight. Elsewhere in sports, the WI Badgers are alleging that Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas' transfer, and Dick Vitale's return to the broadcast booth has been delayed again. Not only is it Martin Luther King Day, but it's also National Cheese Lovers Day & Blue Monday. We talked about the reasons behind January 20th being considered the "worst day of the year". 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and we shared a great story about a fire Captain who helped save an entire neighborhood during the LA wildfires. We talked about what's on TV tonight and what we watched over the weekend. Did you see this historic goalie goal from the weekend? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was badly burned by BBQ sauce, a former daycare worker that put a 4 year-old in a trash can as punishment, an arsonist from Oregon who showed up to the LA wildfires in a firetruck he bought at an auction, and a porn star who has offered up her services to the brave firefighters in LA.